Jean-Charles-Pierre Lenoir
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Jean Charles Pierre Lenoir (10 December 1732 – 17 November 1807) was a French lawyer who headed the Paris police in the period immediately before the French Revolution of 1789–99. He had broad responsibility for maintaining public order, reducing dirt and disease and ensuring that the population received adequate supplies of food. He introduced many reforms into the administration of the city.
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Jean-Charles-Pierre Lenoir | |
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Lieutenant general of police Paris Police Prefecture | |
In office 24 August 1774 – 14 May 1775 | |
Preceded by | Antoine de Sartine |
Succeeded by | Joseph d'Albert |
Lieutenant general of police Paris Police Prefecture | |
In office 19 June 1776 – 31 July 1785 | |
Preceded by | Joseph d'Albert |
Succeeded by | Louis Thiroux de Crosne |
Personal details | |
Born | (1732-12-10)10 December 1732 Paris, France |
Died | 17 November 1807(1807-11-17) (aged 74) Crosne, Essonne, France |
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